Monthly Archives: March 2017

February 25, 2011 The recreational harvest season for spotted seatrout in northern Florida reopens on March 1. This means all Florida waters will be open to the sport harvest of spotted seatrout beginning in March. Spotted seatrout harvest is prohibited in February in Atlantic Ocean waters north of the Flagler-Volusia…

(Released February 25, 2011) New special fishing regulations for affected lakes and other general changes for the 2011 fishing season become effective Tuesday, March 1, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The Minnesota Fishing Regulations 2011 booklet, which summarizes changes on page 4, will be available…

Feb. 24, 2011 With many anglers and hunters getting ready to purchase their 2011 hunting and fishing licenses – sales begin March 1 – the Department of Natural Resources and Environment reminds them to consider making a donation to support Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger (MSAH). Last year, more than 23,000…

Lake Conway Bates Field and Stream (501-470-1846) said the water is low and is beginning to clear. Bream are fair on redworms and crickets. Crappie are biting well in 1 to 2 feet of water on pink minnows, white or white/chartreuse Stinger jigs, and on pearl white baby shads. Bass…

Attention: Quagga and zebra mussels are a major threat to Utah waterways. Read how you can help keep them out of Utah. Waterbody Report Bear Lake 2011-02-23 Good Conservation Officer Jade Sumsion reports good fishing for lake trout and cutthroats along the east side of the lake. Anglers are…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Barack Obama today announced the Administration’s action plan, under the America’s Great Outdoors initiative, to achieve lasting conservation of the outdoor spaces that power our nation’s economy, shape our culture, and build our outdoor traditions. This initiative seeks to reinvigorate our approach to conservation and reconnect…

Snowmobiling conditions in Voyageurs National Park along staked trails are in very good condition with portages groomed on a weekly basis. With the recent temperature changes the snow on the lake surfaces has settled eliminating the previous slush conditions. Some rough conditions exist along the trails so travelers should continue…

There will be a short ceremony at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area to celebrate the completion of the West Bandy Creek Bike Trail extension on Sunday, February 27, at 1:00 p.m. (Eastern) at the West Entrance Trailhead just off Leatherwood Ford Road (Highway 297). This trail improvement…

NOAA is again surveying saltwater anglers across the nation to update and improve estimates of the overall economic contributions of saltwater recreational fishing to the U.S. economy. “The money that millions of recreational anglers spend on fishing trips each year produces tens of thousands of jobs and billions in…

Ever dream of taking a camping to the Big Bend region but just don’t know where to start? This 3 night guided trip takes you on a car camping adventure to Texas’s Biggest State Park. Highlights include camping and floating down the Rio Grande, guided hikes to rock art and…

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